GKinColo08TL

I will agree the 3G is a better looking car, but I've got 85K on it and I'm uncomfortable with a higher mileage car. Plus, she really needs a car and this would be a good car for her at a good price. The '12 has 30K on it so 12 months and 20K left on the factory warranty. and the 4G, after 2011 has grown on me. Painting the big part of the beak body color makes it look damn good. And the technology is better, even though I don't want the tech package. The Acura/Honda Nav is not that great, google maps on my iPhone is better. OK...trying to talk myself into it.

GKinColo08TL

boobs, any boobs

polobunny

Pretty sure you made up your mind already.

85K is so far from a high mileage for the Acura. 85K is practically brand new!

rockstar143

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Gary...that's a great selection. I know a guy that does the grill exceptionally well

Brake_L8

Mmmmeh on the 4G. There's been a gray one parked in my neighborhood all week (someone visiting, I guess) and the front and rear alike just don't do it for me. I don't love the beak but I would rather look at that than the rear of the damn thing.

You're trying to use mileage as an excuse because you want a shiny new thing I do it all the time... hence why I'm talking about Grand Cherokees and Touaregs.

Brake_L8

You can have 'em.

polobunny

Oh god Touaregs plz don't.

Brake_L8

I only like the 07+ facelift with the newer FSI V8. The chassis is rated to tow 7700 lbs, it's got a nice interior, and given that I just accept BMW-ownership-BS, I figure a VAG product can't be all bad.

polobunny

Eh, I imagine if you need the tow then sure. Not my cup of tea though, and VW... We don't have any V8 FSI model in Canada though.

I have a hard time finding a suitable alternative, most will have tow capacity up to ~3500 give or take. Both the Q7 and Cayenne are similar but more expensive by quite a bit. Only one I can think of off the top of my head is the Toyota Sequoia, can't say I'm a bigger fan of this one than the VW.

Brake_L8

Yeah, agreed on the Q7/Cayenne twins... and frankly I think the VW has the nicest interior of the three. I can get a Cayenne V8 for cheap enough (not really much more than the 'Dub) but the interior is soooo bad.

Other options with the tow abilities I need include the 2008-2010 Grand Cherokee V8, 2006+ Explorer, 2004-2006 Yukon Denali (but my god they are big), the Envoy Denali/Saab 9-7x twins, or a (sigh) 4Runner V8.

I hate Toyotas so much.

rockstar143

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Uh...Cayenne all day, bruh...

rockstar143

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You're single now...you have an image to think about!

Brake_L8

Nothing like meeting someone at a bar and just casually flipping the keys to my Porsche their way mid-conversation

Nobody needs to know that it's a mommywagon.

Jamie's 08 TL

Good morning I love Fridays! I'm off and get to sleep late.
I almost bought an 03 Denali one time, but my dad talked me out of it. I'd say you should go with whatever has the perfect balance of style/towing capability that you're looking for and need.
All VWs aren't bad. I absolutely love the CC!! I'd even drive a nice Passat.

polobunny

Out of all of these I think the Grand Cherokee is the nicest, even though Jeep isn't "what it used to be". Kinda miss the boxy days.

Freaking Yukon's gonna make you look like a cheesy rapper.

That said, how much do you need to be able to tow? Explorers are rated at 5000lbs so that opens up the choice thing a bit.

Jamie's 08 TL

Very valid point indeed sir! Also, it will be equally satisfying when Ryan sees him riding around in a Porsche and thinks "Look what I gave up!"

rockstar143

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Although, if you get the Touareg you won't have to worry about telling anyone you don't like girls.

polobunny

Rofl.

rockstar143

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Porsche for the fkng win!

Currently looking at the used 2013 GT500's...

Jamie's 08 TL

I'm agreeing with J! Ryan will feel like an idiot for his decision when he sees you riding in a Cayenne!

rockstar143

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Jamie's 08 TL

I found a 2012 GT500 with 18k miles for $40

Brake_L8

"I upgraded my man AND my daily driver "

I need to go drive one, I guess. Problem is most of them seem to have that peanut-butter-baby-shit-tan interior. I'd much rather have black. They are out there, though, and similar prices as the VW and Jeep ($15-21k).

I need to have a tow capacity of about 6500 lbs. 3k BMW, plus 2k trailer (over-estimating) and spare parts/wheels. 06+ Explorer would do it but their interiors are pretty bland, and it's priced similarly to the Cayenne/T-Reg/JGC.

polobunny

Ah okay, missed the 06+. 11+ they only make the Explorers with 3.5L V6.


Also I'm not sure it matters if you're driving a Cayenne or a Ford Explorer when you're towing a BMW and a trailer. The good side to driving an American truck/suv is the cost of parts + any labor should turn out to be much cheaper.

rockstar143

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Bruh...get yourself an F250 4WD Super Diesel and a nab yourself a bear for the weekends.

Brake_L8

Yeah, agreed. Hence my interest in the Yukon. The Denali got the 6.0L (versus the 5.3) and more importantly, came with a stronger transmission. I could nab one for under $10k, it'd require very little maintenance, cost very little to insure, and still be pretty nice inside.

My goal is to move closer to work and DC in the spring, which means I wouldn't necessarily have to drive to work every day. In that case, screw gas mileage and having a newer, nicer truck. I'll take the 05 Denali for cash and walk to work, whistling as I have no car payment.

polobunny

HE'LL CRUSH YOUR BONES HUGGING YOU THROUGH THE NIGHT




Also wtf this guy wants to put a freaking racing wing on his Acura TL. -___-

polobunny

I'm 10 minutes away and literally 1.86 miles from work. It's the best thing ever. Gas sure is expensive up here, but I only need to refuel the TL every 2 weeks. At that point of "stop and go" and constantly starting the car going from home to work to groceries to gym and whatnot yet doing so little mileage, I could be driving a V12 it wouldn't make so much of a difference on gas.

Brake_L8

Ugh, I need to live that close. I'm 18 miles away and that takes ~45 minutes now. I fill up the 128 every... 4 days?

rockstar143

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Okay, Denali is approved, Jake.

I'm 5 miles from work. I need to ride my bike a few days a week. I'm fat.
I also don't care about MPG too much lately...if we road trip it, I get 27...otherwise, 20 around town. Not bad when it lasts 10 days.

polobunny

Yeah... no. I used to public transit 15 miles, took like an hour, sometimes 1:15. It was painful. Living close to work is one of these things you really understand how much its worth when you have the chance to do it in your life. Then you don't want to go back to 45 minutes rides AM and PM anymore...

Around town I get ~21 MPG in warm winter but when I had to pickup my GF last summer (took a full tank) I did 29 MPG. No WOT then though, cruise control like an old man all the way. Actually got pissed when someone broke my cruise control streak of around 45 minutes and I had to disengage it.

Majofo

Brah.. Batteries not included is best alien robot movie ever.

^ repost yumkins.. you slackin'

polobunny

Ain't no time fo dat!

Also don't have headphones yet. At least it's the rock station on the radio today. Not gonna kill myself today. Probably.

Majofo

shit.. I didn't know Michael Carmine from Batteries not included died just a couple years after it was released due to AIDS related heart failure..

With Elizabeth Pena's passing earlier this year.. only Frank McRae and Boutsikaris are alive from the main cast..

Yumcha

Good morning, kids.

Majofo

TacoBello

GC SRT8 all the way. Those things make me go every time I see one. And I hate american cars, lol.

polobunny

I wasn't 2 months old when battery not included came out.

polobunny

I hear you about GC SRT8.

Majofo

Bunch of fucking babies in here..